Category Archives: faith

Unplanned Emergency Drill

Posted on November 18, 2009 by The Daring One

If it’s unplanned, some people might call it an “actual” emergency but no one died so I’d like to refer to it as a drill. Monday night we were staying up a little late to watch our new favorite show … Continue reading →

Posted in emergency preparedness, faith | 21 Comments

The Tank

Posted on October 5, 2009 by The Daring One

This past weekend, we watched General Conference, a big fat conference our church has twice a year where the Prophet and other leaders of our church broadcast speeches and messages all over the world by internet and satellite. We watch … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, family fun | 19 Comments

Easter

Posted on April 12, 2009 by The Daring One

We had a great Easter today. Magoo woke up bright and early and came into my room ticked that there was a baby gate at the top of the stairs. Yes, young padawan, you really think I trust you not … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, family fun, food, holidays, Random | 8 Comments

God Bless the Slugs

Posted on April 8, 2009 by The Daring One

We say a little prayer before we read scriptures each night. Usually Dan or I say it because it’s a special short little prayer, just inviting the Spirit to be there and giving thanks for what we’re about to read. … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, kid stuff, unbearable cuteness | 12 Comments

Bedtime

Posted on March 12, 2009 by The Daring One

We have a big fat hairy bedtime routine at our house. First we send the kids up to prepare for inspection. They’re supposed to brush their teeth, go potty, flush the toilet, wash their hands, make sure the bathroom’s tidy, … Continue reading →

Posted in domesticality, faith, family fun, kid stuff, video | 14 Comments

Fare Thee Well JackAgain

Posted on February 22, 2009 by The Daring One

Poor Jack is dead. Poor JackAgain is dead. I noticed him laying on the bottom of the bowl a few days ago, his untouched pellets swollen on the surface of the water. This is not unusual for JackAgain. He will … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, save me from myself, shish | 15 Comments